<ul><li>Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.</li><li>Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.</li><li>Records patients’ medical information and vital signs.</li><li>Assesses the patients’ ability to do routine daily tasks  Assists patients with such basic needs as dressing, eating, and bathing, and encourages patients to do things for themselves to retain feelings of independence and self-esteem.</li></ul>

Geriatric Nurse